Background:
In July of this year a group of tuna anglers decided to start working together. Most of us had already covered lots of ocean hunting Charlie early in the season when he was playing a much tougher game of hide and seek. The general idea went something like this: tuna fishing is probably one part skill and knowledge, one part gear and tackle …. and maybe 5 parts time spent on the water chasing Charles. Most of us get out once or twice per week and things are always changing with these fast moving fish. Could we increase our odds of success and save on fuel by working together? The answer seemed pretty clear.

What do we do?
• We have a private online forum set up for members only to share current intel, techniques and all things tuna. (Nothing against public forums like the one I’m posting in. I think these guys are great, but the reality is that most fishermen are not going to be that forth coming in a public forum without some kind of a bond based on reciprocation)
• We’re also a radio group that shares live reports on the water using a hail channel, a private channel and a location grid to help each other. Everyone has each other’s cell, email, a description of each other’s ride, the areas most fished, etc. The thought process is also that I can contact a member who fishes and knows an area much better than me for advice before my trip.
• We are sponsored by Privateer Rum, a product I highly recommend (think in terms of Grey Goose vodka or Kettle One in rums) and will be holding occasional meetings at the distillery in Ipswich MA and/or possibly other locations. visit Privateer Rum Home Page (http://privateerrum.com/)

While we are big believers in competition in general, this group is much more about cooperation and camaraderie….So if you’ve always gotta be one upping the other guy, we are definitely not for you.
You have to be willing to give as much as you take. Sandbaggers will be voted off the island.
We’re looking to add a few more members before we close to new applications. There is no cost to join or dues at this time as it has been organized through volunteered time and effort.
We currently cover from P-Town to Portsmouth and everywhere in between.
If you think you’d be interested in becoming a member, send me an email at mungerish@yahoo.com.
This is what we would like to know:
How often do you fish for Tuna?
How long have you been chasing Charlie?
Where do you usually fish?
How do you usually fish? (Livies, trolling plastics, jigging, poppers, etc.)
What are you willing or unwilling to share with your Privatuna buddies? (Please be straight forward here)
Tell us about your ride and anything else you think is important.

thefishingfreak

09-03-2012, 06:07 PM

How many members are there?
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mungerish

09-05-2012, 01:24 PM

Currently about 25 members and going to 30 this week.
We have another 30 or so applicants on a waiting list
We have a bunch of guys north of cape ann, but could use more south of Gloucester.
I ran in to a guy who is a memeber of Northeast Tuna Club (which I did not know existed) and they have 125 members and a 300 person waiting list
Right now we are planning on keeping it small and managable until we find the right number of members. No one wants 12 guys showing up on a set of hot numbers.
So far I would say its working out great with guys being very straight forward about gear, bait, producing numbers, etc

PRBuzz

09-05-2012, 01:27 PM

Currently about 25 members and going to 30 this week.
We have another 30 or so applicants on a waiting list
We have a bunch of guys north of cape ann, but could use more south of Gloucester.
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So far I would say its working out great with guys being very straight forward about gear, bait, producing numbers, etc

Looks like you need a northern branch (north of Cape Ann) and a southern branch (Stellwagon/PHB/Chatham)?